A Monthly Social Justice Initiative Helps One Congregation Thrive
Belin Award-winning Temple Beth-El in San Antonio, TX, applied the idea of breath and soul (nefesh) to monthly learning opportunities around social justice themes.
Spice Up Your Cooking With Help From This Israeli Chef
Lior Lev Sercarz owns La Boîte, a biscuits and spice shop in New York City, where he blends spices for some of the world’s best restaurants, as well as home cooks.
This Restaurant Is a Beacon of Hope for Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Kerry Brodie runs Emma’s Torch, a non-profit social enterprise with paid culinary training and job placement for refugees, asylum seekers, and human trafficking victims.
This Temple's Award-Winning LGBTQ+ "Uninitiative" Exemplifies the Ongoing Work of Audacious Hospitality
Temple Emanuel of the Merrimack Valley in Lowell, MA, won a 2019 URJ Belin Award for its LGBTQ+ “Uninitiative,” a series of audaciously hospitable actions to welcome and support the congregation’s LGBTQ+ community.
5 Leadership Development Opportunities for Your Congregation
The URJ offers a range of leadership development opportunities, so there’s sure to be something suitable for every leader in your congregation.
My One-Woman Musical Is Inspired by My Grandparents’ Bravery
As the granddaughter of two remarkable partisan resistance fighters, I often wonder if who I am is enough and whether or not I am living up to my truest self.
A Kind of Prayer
This original poem touches on faith and belief in God - and discovering the courage to acknowledge the power of prayer.
Working to Answer Tough Questions About Liberal Zionism Today
Two Reform rabbis consider the core values of classical Zionism in Israel’s Declaration of Independence and ask: Can Israel become both a Jewish and a democratic state?
7 Ways to Support Israel and Strengthen Reform Judaism in the Jewish State
Here are seven ways North American Jews can show support and love for Israel – even if they cannot vote in Israeli elections.
Make the Most of Your Biennial Experience with Our Curated "Intensive" Tracks
These five intensive tracks will help you best organize your Biennial experience – and because no special intensive registration is required, you’re welcome to attend sessions in both the intensives and non-intensive sessions. Read on to learn about the intensive options and begin planning your Biennial experience today.